MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel filter has general age related corrosion
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust clamp broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front tyres worn on inner tread
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear tyres cracking
Rear tyres worn on inner tread
Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
noise from rear wheels when spinning but not wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in steering rack
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
play in steering rack
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front wiper blade worn
play o/s steering rack
service light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s + o/s front top suspension bushes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s + o/s front top suspension bushes corroded
advise slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R882 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R882 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R882 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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